Drivers on the highway see left over tire treads from tires that have disintegrated. and begin to grumble about the rubber on the road that is left behind by those darn truckers. Do not become a statistic in the court system because you have not maintained your vehicle fleet properly.
Those of you that are in the distribution industry are faced with the decision of using new or retread tires. I am here to tell you that other than replacement cost, it does not matter which you use as long as you purchase from a reputable manufacturer and conduct consistent and regular maintenance.
Studies show it is not always the manufacturer’s fault that the tires or retreads fail. Most issues arise from poor tire maintenance; and no the kick and toe nudge method does not work.
Your organization should institute proper maintenance procedures such as the following:
- Training for the drivers
- Physically inspect the tires by rubbing your hand along the entire tread to search for debris or damage to the tire
- Maintain sufficient air pressure weekly using a calibrated tire gauge
- Refrain from overloading for tire capacity
- Avoid mismatch of dual tires on the same axel, whether new or retreads
- Conduct a visual inspection regularly
- Do not exceed legal removal tread depth
- Use a well known reputable tire dealer with a proven track record
It is up to you to institute safety procedures that will ultimately save money in lawsuits because of the potential liability that poor tire maintenance can cause.
Source
http://www.retread.org/
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